Automated laser fusion system for high strength optical fiber splicing
CA 2024722 C · Owner: Jang, Soon · Inventors: Hinze, Lee R.; Jang, Soon; Hsu, Hui-Pin
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An automated computer controlled process optical fiber splicing system 11 which yields consistent high, strength, low loss, high quality splices. The system of the invention includes a positioning system 17 21, 29, and 31 for moving at least two optical fiber ends 15 and 19 into relative alignment at a junction 23. A high intensity beam of energy 37 is directed at the junction 23 of the fibers to achieve the high temperatures required for fusing the ends thereof. The focus of the beam 37 is adjusted to control the temperature profile of the energy applied to the junction 23.
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- Filed September 6, 1990 and granted November 22, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 6, 2010.
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